Suffocate

usgb/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
verb

To die or cause to die by preventing access to air.

The room was so stuffy, he felt like he was going to suffocate.
Visual representation of "suffocate" - To die or cause to die by preventing access to air.

Often appears as...

  • suffocate from smoke
  • suffocate in a car
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Physical Danger

Used to express a life-threatening situation due to lack of air.

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Many animals suffocate if trapped underwater for too long.
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Metaphorically Speaking

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming feeling.

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He felt suffocated by his responsibilities.
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Intensity Emphasis

Highlights extreme conditions that make breathing difficult.

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The smoke was so thick, I thought I'd suffocate.
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